# The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016, Regulation 70: Unsuitable use of regulated non-automatic weighing instruments


(1) This regulation applies to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument.
(2) If it appears to an inspector that a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument used for a purpose mentioned in regulation 3(2)—
(a) for a purpose for which it is unsuitable; or
(b) in circumstances where it is subject to any extraordinary environmental or operating conditions which—
(i) may prevent it operating consistently or accurately; or
(ii) are likely prematurely to degrade its metrological characteristics,
the inspector may affix a disqualification mark to the instrument; and any such mark must be affixed in such a position that it is clearly visible when the instrument is in its regular operating position.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1152/regulation/70 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/non-automatic-weighing-instruments-regulations-2016/regulation-70
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